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Video by Pfc. Carlos Marquez

Competitors conduct physical assessment as part of military police best squad selection

5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

March 17, 2025 | 1:09

U.S. Army Soldiers participate in the Enhanced Physical Fitness Assessment (EPFA) conducted by the 18th Military Police Brigade on Grafenwoehr Training Area, Bavaria, Germany, March 17, 2025. The EPFA tests Soldiers’ endurance, strength, and resilience as they compete to be named the brigade’s top Soldier, NCO, and officer. This event is part of the FY25 18th MP Brigade Best Warrior selection process, preparing competitors for follow-on challenges at the 21st Theater Sustainment Command level. (U.S. Army video by Pfc. Carlos Marquez)

Shot list:
00:00:06:00 – A U.S. Army sergeant major speaks to competitors.
00:00:12:00 – Soldier plots grid points.
00:00:16:00 – Competitors conduct pre-event layouts.
00:00:22:00 – Competitors receive a briefing on the EPFA.
00:00:28:00 – Competitors begin the one-mile run.
00:00:34:00 – Soldier performs push-ups.
00:00:39:00 – Soldier lifts and tosses sandbags.
00:00:46:00 – Soldier performs a high crawl.
00:00:51:00 – (Close-up) Soldier performs a high crawl.
00:00:57:00 – Soldier loads sandbags into a Light Medium Tactical Vehicle.
00:01:03:00 – Soldier pushes through the high crawl.